A Government minister has shocked the House of Lords by resigning for being late.

Lord Bates, who is international development minister, said he was "ashamed" at not being in his place when asked a question and would be offering his resignation to Prime Minister Theresa May.

Cries of "No!" could be heard from both sides of the chamber as Lord Bates announced his intentions before he promptly walked out.

He had been listed to answer a question at 3pm from Labour peer Baroness Lister of Burtersett.